How Does Ketamine Therapy Work: A Look Inside The Ketamine Switch
What exactly is it that makes ketamine therapy “work” on mental health disorders such as depression? How does ketamine therapy work in the brain? A study co-lead and co-seniored by Alex Proekt, MD, PhD, an associate professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care at Penn, shows how researchers found the “Switch” that ketamine activates in the brain.
How Ketamine Became a Treatment for Treatment-Resistant Depression
Ketamine therapy is incredibly young — with the majority of research studies only completed within the past 10 years (2013-2023). However, the most compelling research on topic has been from the actual patients and psychotherapists using ketamine therapy.
What Are The Short Term Effects of Ketamine?
Ketamine itself causes a number of short-term effects, including the desired effects for psychotherapy and ketamine therapy. It is important to familiarize yourself with the short term effects of ketamine if you are planning on undergoing ketamine therapy.
Ketamine Therapy for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Ketamine therapy is a promising new type of psychedelic assisted psychotherapy that has been used in treating a variety of mental health issues including trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and depression. More recent studies have shown that ketamine therapy also has therapeutic potential for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Eating Disorders, and Substance Use Disorders (SUDs). What is […]
Does Aetna Cover Ketamine Therapy?
Ketamine therapy can be very helpful in psychotherapy to deal with mental health and trauma issues linked to chronic depression. But, does Aetna cover ketamine therapy in Arizona? Aetna for Ketamine Therapy Yes, Aetna covers esketamine (Spravato) nasal spray as long as you have “pre-certification.” “…Aetna considers esketamine (Spravato) nasal spray medically necessary for treatment-resistant […]
Does Cigna Insurance Cover Ketamine Therapy?
Does Cigna Insurance Cover Ketamine Therapy? Yes, Cigna Insurance covers “Spravato” (esketamine) as long as the use is covered by certain criteria. Criteria that is covered by licensed physicians like those associated with the Arizona Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy Institute (AZPAPTI). What Is Esketamine / Spravato? Spravato is the brand name for nasal-route esketamine — the […]
Is Ketamine Therapy Safe?
In-short, yes, ketamine therapy provided by a licensed physician — and used in combination with mental health therapy — is perfectly safe.
Why Do Psychedelics Help with Trauma and Depression Therapy?
Those without any experience with psychedelic compounds may not easily see the connection between a psychedelic “trip” and therapy/counseling. However, those who have used psychedelics understand that the time during a “trip” (the time during which the psychedelics act on the mind and body) is a time when a person feels most connected to their […]
What is SPRAVATO® (esketamine)?
What is SPRAVATO® (esketamine)? SPRAVATO® is the brand name for prescription esketamine produced by Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies. SPRAVATO® (esketamine) is a nasal spray form of ketamine that has an on-label use of treating “Adults with treatment-resistant depression (TRD) and/or Depressive symptoms in adults with major depressive disorder (MDD) with suicidal thoughts or actions. SPRAVATO® (esketamine) […]
Am I A Candidate for Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy?
Before participating in psychedelic treatment, you will be carefully assessed to determine if you are eligible for ketamine therapy, including a medical history, a physical exam if deemed necessary, review of your medical/psychiatric records, a psychiatric history, and administration of brief psychological tests to assess your state of mind. The program requires a thorough history […]